‘We’re not at war with Canada,’ U.S. treasury secretary says
Strong majorities of Canadians support the federal government walking away from U.S. trade talks and hitting back with retaliatory tariffs, a new poll suggests.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated on Monday that Canada is not at war with the United States, addressing growing tensions over trade disputes. During an interview with CNBC, Bessent emphasized that the situation is a "very unfortunate" political disagreement, asserting that Prime Minister Carney should prioritize Canada's best interests. Bessent also criticized Canada's retaliatory tariffs, stating, "I don't think you can be in a tit-for-tat with someone who's 13 times larger than you are."
Polls conducted by Ipsos for Global News reveal that a strong majority of Canadians back the federal government's stance during trade negotiations, even if it leads to higher costs and job losses. However, support for this approach varies among different age groups. Only 63% of Canadians, including Gen Z and millennial adults, support standing firm, while 73% back Canada's counter-tariffs on $28 billion worth of U.S. goods. In contrast, around 80% of older generations agreed with these positions.
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